SHREK THE MUSICAL - Win Tickets to the Los Angeles Screening

                                                 

DreamWorks Animation and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is set to release a Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack of Shrek The Musical on October 15, 2013.

Shrek The Musical, the highly acclaimed Broadway production based on the movie Shrek,  was filmed onstage to give the audience the feel of a Broadway performance.  It was shot live on Broadway with 10 cameras, features an amazing cast,  and directed by Michael Warren.

Here's a sneak peek of the Shrek The Musical:

To celebrate the release of Shrek The Musical Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack, Fox Home Entertainment is giving me 25 pairs of tickets to the Los Angeles screening of the movie:

               WHEN:         October 12, 2013 at 10:30AM

               WHERE:      AMC Burbank 16

                                    125 E Palm Ave

                                    Burbank, CA 91502

In addition, to the tickets, I also have 1 copy of the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack to give away.  

Leave a comment below with your email and your favorite character if you want 1 (one) pair of tickets to the screening.  You will be automatically entered for a chance to win Shrek The Muscial Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack.

The first 25 to leave me a comment will be receive one pair of tickets each.  Combo pack winner will be picked on Tuesday, October 15 at 9:00pm PST.  

Good luck!

** I was given a Combo Pack in exchange for this post. #spon

The Bounce Back Movie Premier Ticket and T-Shirt Giveaway

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by, The Bounce Back Film. I have not been compensated in any way. Although, I have been a part of the Entertainment New Media Network, in the capacity of helping to spread the word about the project.

 #TheBounceBack T-Shirt Giveaway and A Grand Prize For One Lucky Winner!

Welcome to The Bounce Back  giveaway! We are in the home stretch of this campaign, and are so thankful for all the support and feedback so far. The Bounce Back film officially became the most funded film on Indiegogo and that is all thanks to you, the fans! To celebrate we have an amazing giveaway for you all. Each blog that is participating will be giving away ONE Bounce Back T-shirt. You can find a list of all of the participating blogs below. Make sure you go over and enter for more chances to win the BB T-Shirt!! 

PLUS!! We will have ONE LUCKY GRAND PRIZE WINNER who will receive two tickets to the movie premiere and after party in LA! Ya get to go schmooze with the people behind the movie! Good luck and thank you for believing in us, in Shemar Moore, and in The Bounce Back.

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Calling all fans of THE CLOSER!

Calling all fans of THE CLOSER!

To celebrate the end of seven extraordinary seasons of the record-breaking show, 

THE CLOSER, TNT and Lincoln are holding a Series Finale Screening Event. I am giving away 10 pairs of tickets to my lucky readers to attend the Series Finale Screening Event.

The event includes a screening of THE CLOSER finale, talent appearances on the red carpet, complimentary food and beverage and a Q&A with talent immediately following the screening.

The screening will take place on Tuesday August 7th at 5:30PM at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA.

To win one of the 10 pairs:

• Follow @SprMama on Twitter and let me know who you are.
• Follow The Not-So-Secret Life of a Super Mama
• Visit THE CLOSER and leave me a comment telling me who your favorite character is.

Make sure you leave me your email (or preferred contact info) in the comments section so I can notify you if you win.

This contest ends on August 1, 2012 at 9:00pm PST.  Winners will be picked via random.org and notified via email or Twitter.  If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, I will pick another winner.

Good luck and I hope to see you at THE CLOSER Series Finale Screening Event!

Roma Downey's Little Angels: Review and Giveaway

Meet The Little Angels

When I was in graduate school, I promised myself that when I had kids, I would be the type of parent who would make every moment a learning opportunity. I had this grand plan of sitting with them and teaching them everything I knew - all before they started their formal schooling. When I mentioned this to some of my mom friends, they laughed. They said no matter how much I avoided it, the TV would become a valuable tool. I vowed never to use the TV as a sitter, but as a teaching aid.

When I had kids, I stuck to my "grand plan". I took advantage of being a stay at home mom and devoted myself to teaching them - cooking and grocery shopping became an opportunity to teach them math and science, my white wall became their canvas, and road trips became history lessons. We watched some TV, but I have to admit, I was disappointed with what was on. I wanted shows that were educational, whose characters and overall message taught important life lessons and values that were in line with our own. As years passed, I became increasingly convinced that no such show existed. Until, last week when my daughter and I were invited by Fox to preview Little Angels.

Little Angels is a DVD series in which pre-school aged children learn the basics like ABCs and 123s in the context of Bible stories told to preschool twins Alexand Zoe by Little Angels wholive on the ceiling of their bedroom. The angels come to life when the children need them the most, guiding them through the challenges of their young lives.

The Little Angels series is presented by Executive Producer Roma Downey ("Touched by and Angel"). Roma Downey states, "For many years I had the privilege of playing an angel on television, bringing a message of God's love to millions of Americans. As a mother, I have longed to be part of a project that would help to bring that same message to children by not only teaching them the foundations of education - but also providing strong examples of good behavior. Little Angels does just that. It offers critical learning skills through the lens of timeless and age appropriate Bible stories. I only wish this series had been available when my kids were younger!"

The series, which was released on February 14 along with the first 3 DVDs and 2 books, was created for pre-school aged children to teach practical learning skills like the alphabet and numbers. The Little Angels series is presented in a captivating and entertaining format that will help parents foster in their children a love of learning while providing hours of fun. At the end of each lesson, Roma Downey has an informational chat with parents about how to complete the character lesson.

At present, the Little Angels franchise includes 2 books, 3 DVDs, CDs, and an App available on iTunes. For more information, visit the Little Angels website.

My daughter and I have watched all 3 DVDs and have read the books many times since we first received them. I love that Little Angels teach lessons like sharing, caring, cooperation, and honesty and good old-fashioned family values. The series teaches kids ABCs, 123s, animals, love of Bible stories in an age-appropriate way without overwhelming them. Little Angels is now a permanent fixture in our home. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Want a copy of Little Angels for your little angel?

Follow me on Twitter and tweet "I just entered #LittleAngels giveaway http://bit.ly/weOGU7"

Subscribe to my feed

Visit Little Angels on Facebook and Like their page.

Visit Little Angels website, come back here and tell me what you like best about the franchise.

Let me know which one of these you did.

Giveaway is open to US and Canada, and will close on March 2, 2012 at 9:00PM PST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email (so please don't forget to leave your email addy!).

*Photos courtesy of Fox and Peter Zakhary

*No monetary compensation was paid to me by Fox. I was invited to a media event. Products for review and giveaway provided by Fox.

Lovable Labels Review and Giveaway

Alright. I admit it. I like labeling things. No….I LOVE labeling things. In fact, I look forward to the beginning of the school year. New backpacks. New lunch bags. New pencil cases. New school supplies and uniforms. New stuff that I then get to label.

As much as I love putting labels on my kids’ things, I haven’t been satisfied with the quality of the labels I’ve used in the past. By the third week of school, the labels will have already ripped, peeled, or fallen off.

While attending the Social Soiree event at BlogHer ’11 in San Diego, I discovered Lovable Labels and was given a pack of personalized labels in my Swag bag. I was skeptical at first, but the longer I used the labels, the more excited I became about the product. They actually stayed on and looked pretty as well.

Launched in 2003, Lovable Labels was started by a mom who recognized that there was a need for personalized labels that were tough, durable, and could withstand the test of time and children. Throughout the years, they have continued to develop innovative and useful products, many of which are a result of customers’ feedback.

Lovable Labels specialize in personalized labels and tags. They developed the best quality labels that are durable and beautiful. Their labels are waterproof, dishwasher and microwave safe, washer and dryer safe, bleach safe, sunscreen safe and temperature safe. Lovable Labels offers many types of labels including multipurpose sticker labels, shoe labels and clothing labels.

Not only are Lovable Labels durable, colorful, and affordable but they are also easy to find. You can order your labels online at Lovable Labels or if you prefer to talk to a live person, you can call 1-866-327-LOVE (5683). They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

I was given the Back To School pack to review. This pack comes with 15 regular sticker labels, 80 slimline sticker labels, 48 Press n’ Stick Clothing Dots, 12 Shoe labels, 2 mini Metal Tags (and twp 4” silver ball chains), and 12 Square labels. That’s a total of 165 labels! The tags and stickers can be personalized with your name and icons. Since I received them, I’ve been on a labeling rampage. I have stuck these cute labels on my kids’ backpacks, lunch bags, pencil bags, gym bags, uniforms, swim caps (yes, they have stayed on), and shoes!

I would love to share my new-found addiction. Lovable Labels has generously supplied us with a pack of "Back To School Pack" for one lucky winner! Thanks, Lovable Labels! Interested?

To enter: Go to the Lovable Labels website and leave us a comment (one per day only, please) telling us which one of their amazing product is your favorite! Once you've entered by leaving a comment, you can gain additional entries:

• Follow @mylovablelabels and @SprMama on Twitter and tweet "WIN Back to School Pack" from @mylovablelabels . Leave us the link for extra daily entries.
• ‘Like’ Lovable Labels on Facebook for one extra entry and write below that you are a new fan.
• Follow The Not-So-Secret Life of a Super Mama via GFC.
• Leave me your email address in the comment box below.
• Mention this giveaway on your blog and leave us the link for one extra entry.

To be legally eligible, you must be at least 18 years old. The contest is open to both US and Canada.

This giveaway will end on September 27, 2011 at midnight PST. The winner will be picked by Random.org and will be notified via Twitter and email (see why I asked you to leave your email address?) on September 29, 2011. The winner will then have 2 days to claim his/her prize which will be sent directly by Lovable Labels.

Let’s face it. Children will inevitably lose their things. Why not save some money and label their belongings?

Disclosure: The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Shainsware Review and Giveaway

Shains: Say It, Wear It, Mean It

While attending the Sweet Suite event at BlogHer11, I saw groups of grown women huddled around a table with bowls of colorful buttons which had either letters or symbols printed on them. It looked like they were making friendship bracelets. I decided to give it a try and see what all the fun was about. I must admit I had fun making a bracelet for my daughter. I found out that the company that was responsible for all the giggling, lively chatting, the colorful bracelets and little buttons is Shainsware.

Shainsware is the newest and coolest way to say and wear what you mean. Shains are customizable ec0-friendly fashion accessories for people of all ages and all walks of life. You can customize bracelets, necklaces, key chains, hair bands, belts and much more by arranging interchangeable letters and icons (called elements) to express yourself. They are also made from recycled and recyclable materials.

From the company:

Shains are recycled accessories that encourage and empower people to make their own statements and change them whenever they want! Shainsware, the company, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. We donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. Shains packaging is also recycled and recyclable.

Everything Shains produces is tested and passes all US and European safety standards.

Shainsware has a full product line. My kids and I had so much fun personalizing bracelets and a

notebook. The notebook and bracelets are soft and very pliable. The elements are easy to put in and very colorful. My kids have gone swimming while wearing the bracelets, the elements don't come loose!

My 7 year old son loved the Jane Goodall Save the Animals Kit. This kit comes with the bracelet and 50 formerly endangered species icons.

My 4 year old personalized a bracelet with the Starter kit. This kit comes with a bracelet and 60 elements which includes the entire alphabet and 7 cool icons.

My 12 year old wanted to customize a notebook he can use to jot down ideas and quick sketches. The Notebook kit comes with a notebook with 50 sheet of unlined recycled art quality paper and 60 elements. The Shains Notebook has been names Winner of 2011 Creative Child Kids Product of the Year!

I'd like to share this great product with you with not just one, but 3 giveaways! So that means 3 chances to win and 3 winners!! You get your CHOICE OF:

1. Bracelet Starter Kit with 60 Elements (the entire alphabet and 7 cool icons)

2. Jane Goodall Save the Animals Kit with 50 Formerly Endangered Species icons

3. Notebook with 60 Elements and 50 sheets of unlined paper.

To enter, you must complete the Mandatory Entry Requirements and leave a comment after each requirement is completed.

1. Follow me @SprMama on Twitter

2. Join this site via GFC

3. Visit Shainsware site and tell me what you like best about Shains.

4. Follow @Shainsware on Twitter

5. Leave a comment and tell me which one of the 3 sets you would like if you win

6. Like Shainsware on Facebook (No Facebook account? State in Comment section)

7. Tweet about this giveaway

This Giveaway will end on September 2, 2011 at midnight PST. The winner will be drawn via random.org and notified. The winner will have 2 days to respond. Otherwise, a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck! I know you will love Shainsware as much as we have!

**I was given the three products featured in this post for review by the company. All opinions expressed are mine.